BREAKING: Man from Spain charged over alleged racist abuse at Manchester United v Atletico Madrid match
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man from Spain has been charged over alleged racist abuse at the Manchester United v Atletico Madrid match. Police said a report of racism was made to officers at the Champions League clash on Tuesday night (March 15).
Daniel Del Saz Garcia has now been charged with a racially-aggravated public order offence. Officers said the suspect is a resident of Spain.
The 31-year-old has been remanded into custody and will appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court today (Thursday). READ MORE: More football fans admit crimes following large scale anti-Glazer protests at Old Trafford ahead of United v Liverpool A tweet posted on the GMP Stretford account this morning said: "#CHARGED | We've charged a man with a racially-aggravated public order offence after a report was made to us at the match at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.
Daniel Del Saz Garcia (31), a resident of Spain, was remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court today." On Tuesday evening, Atletico Madrid won the game 1-0.
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